Check Out The Top 10 Boxing World Records That Will Shock You
The world of sports is characterised by records, which serve to recognize both the very best athletes and those who have broken new ground.
This piece will explore ten of the most remarkable boxing records, along with the stories and athletes behind them.
Archie Moore – Most knockouts
In a sport of knockouts, American boxer Archie Moore holds the prestigious record for most knockouts (129). Often called the king of the KO, Moore competed in over 200 fights, including fights with Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano.
Zolani Tete – Fastest KO in a championship fight
In just eleven seconds, Zolani Tete set this record against Siboniso Gonya for the WBO bantamweight title.
Mike Tyson – Youngest HW champion
At just 20 years of age, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson captured heavyweight gold against Trevor Berbick, becoming the youngest person to do so.
Manny Pacquiao – Most titles in different weight divisions
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines holds the record for the most boxing world titles won across different weight divisions, with a total of eight.
In 2010 he won the record after defeating Antonio Margarito to claim the WBC Super Welterweight title
He has also held titles in the WBC Flyweight, Super Featherweight, and Lightweight divisions, alongside The Ring Featherweight, IBF Super Bantamweight, IBO, The Ring Light Welterweight, and WBO Welterweight titles.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao – Highest-selling PPV
Mayweather vs Pacquiao took place on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event grossed a reported $425,000,000 being dubbed ‘The Fight of the Century’. Mayweather Jr. won the contest by unanimous decision.
Reggie Strickland – Most losses
Reggie Strickland holds the less admirable record of being the boxer with the most losses as a professional. Strickland began his boxing career in 1987 and fought in over 350 matches, with 276 resulting in losses. The Ohio native retired in 2005.
Tony Jeffries – Most full extension punches in 24 hours
Former Olympian and current boxing tutor Tony Jeffries successfully holds the world record for most full extension punches in 24 hours by throwing 147,218 punches at a heavy bag.
Joe Louis – Longest-reigning HW champion
In a display of pure dominance, Joe Louis, a heavyweight boxer, defended his belt 25 times between 1937 and 1949. This feat established a record for the longest duration as a boxing champion, holding the title for 11 years and 252 days.
Joe Louis also doubles as the record holder for the most consecutive title defences (25).
Holly Holm – first athlete to win a boxing and MMA world title
If you think being the best in one sport is amazing, try two sports. US-born fighter Holly Holm holds the record for being the first person to win a world title in boxing and mixed martial arts. In 2006, she tasted boxing gold by defeating Angel Martinez to become the WBA welterweight champion. She repeated the feat in MMA against Ronda Rousey in 2015.
Len Wickwar – Most professional boxing bouts
Len Wickwar, a boxer from the United Kingdom, holds the record for the most professional boxing bouts. He fought in 472 bouts between 1928 and 1947.
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